Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. Bright clean and tightly bound showing only a hint of shelf wear. Small Previous Owner notation in upper outside corner of reverse of front free endpaper.
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 184 pages. This pioneering work on Colt longarms will give you detailed, new findings about one of America's most respected firearms manufacturers. Discover why and how the various Colt rifles, muskets, carbines and shotguns produced from 1847-1870 were developed. You'll find every model in these pages.from the most popular to the most obscure. Wih painstaking accuracy, author Herbert Houze porvides specific production details, development and marketing plans, design variations and more. He puts every piece into its historical context. The combination of historical and production information makes this the ideal refernce for both the Civil War aficionado and the gun collector. Study this book and you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how Colt longarms affected the United States in the mid 19th century. You'll also know why certain models are so idely sought after by gun collectors today! Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.